Broken Antler Fen lovers dance when they're feeling in love

Eljay didn't notice Towhee behind him at all, so focused was he on reuniting with Maia. His gaze was inwards towards the territory. It felt like a long time before Maia answered his call (it's always too long when you're waiting for someone you love), but when she finally came into view, his heart surged. Tail instantly started to whir back and forth excitedly, and he returned her happy bark with one of her own that spoke of the immense joy at seeing her again. He licked his lips in contained excitement as he waited at the borders, careful not to cross the lines laid out by Wraen and her wolves, his hind legs going back and forth in excitement.

Only when she was almost there did Eljay move as well. He crashed into Maia's embrace and nuzzled his face into her neck while he murmured, It's so good to see you again... Especially after his (perceived) near-death experience with the bear, Eljay was reminded once more of all that he had in the world, even if it was a few territories away. Something inside of him had been itching to see her ever since that encounter, and now it was clear that whatever something it was had been right.